V49.59

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code V49.59 represents passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under V49.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code V49.59?

ICD-10-CM code V49.59 is "Passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is V49.59 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, V49.59 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

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Code Information

CodeV49.59
BillableNo — Header code
ParentV49.5
CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)